Improv, Beat by Beat 01 – Game – Framing and Justifications
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Jun 18, 2017 The podcast discusses the importance of game and framing in improv scenes, the significance of establishing a base reality, and the pitfalls of overlooking it. It emphasizes the need for clear and unusual choices, trusting one's instincts, and celebrating flaws and mistakes. The podcast also explores the effectiveness and limitations of justifications in improvisation, emphasizing the importance of believable explanations and addressing all elements in a scene.
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Prioritize Agreement
- Prioritize scene etiquette and agreement with your scene partner before focusing on game.
- Build a foundation of collaboration to find humor together, rather than competing for the funniest idea.
Game is Shared Understanding
- In improv, learning game is about recognizing, communicating, and playing it with your partner.
- A successful game requires shared understanding and agreement on what's funny, not individual correctness.
Establish Base Reality First
- Establish base reality at the top of the scene before trying to be funny.
- Define who the characters are, what they're doing, and what's normal before introducing the weird.